Instagram to notify parents if their teens search for content related to suicide as the UK considers a ban on social media.
As pressure mounts for states to follow Australia’s prohibition on under-16s using social media, Instagram said that it would alert parents if their teenage child frequently searches for phrases associated with suicide or self-harm.Following Australia’s December action, Britain announced in January that it was thinking about imposing limits to safeguard youngsters online. In recent weeks, […]
In a bid to develop AI products, Apple pays nearly $2 billion to acquire Israeli startup Q.AI.
Apple has purchased the Israeli start-up Q.AI for nearly $2 billion in a bid to enhance its artificial intelligence devices. This acquisition involves a little-known Israeli company, Q.AI, whose technology can interpret facial expressions to grasp “silent speech,” marking one of the largest acquisitions for the iPhone manufacturer. The purpose of the acquisition is to […]
Crypto tycoon Do Kwon sentenced to 15 years in prison for involvement in $40 billion fraud related to Terraform.
On December 11, 2025, Do Hyeong Kwon, co-founder and former CEO of Terraform Labs, was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison in the United States. This sentence was a result of his involvement in a significant fraud that led to the collapse of the TerraUSD (UST) stablecoin and its counterpart token Luna, resulting in […]
Starlink introduces mobile satellite internet, with no special setup or new phone required.
Starlink is turning on direct links between satellites and regular cellphones. The service begins gradually, although it points to a new form of coverage: space-powered bands when terrestrial networks fall short. People in rural areas and along coasts continue to be frustrated by gaps in cellphone coverage. Disasters such as fires, storms or even power failures […]
Bitcoin drops to its lowest point since April.
As investors seemed to reduce their exposure to riskier assets and considered the possibility of another Federal Reserve rate cut next month, Bitcoin fell recently to lows not seen in over six months. The main digital currency hit its lowest point since April 21 at about 86,000 dollars. There were concerns about whether the central bank might cut […]
Google releases Gemini 3; instantly integrates AI model into search
Google on Tuesday November 18, released the latest version of its artificial intelligence model Gemini, highlighting that the new capabilities will be immediately available in numerous profit-generating operations including its search engine. On paper, Gemini 3, which arrives 11 months after the model’s second generation, could keep Google ahead in the AI rivalry. Executives emphasized Gemini 3’s […]
A new tool that alerts users to romance scams is being tested by Meta.
Online romantic frauds are once again on the increase as Valentine’s Day approaches. Meta has warned that fraudsters may be using social media sites like Facebook and Instagram to pose as “attractive, single, and successful individuals” as part of its worldwide anti-scam awareness campaign. Scammers use a variety of tactics to lure gullible people in […]
Mark Zuckerberg declares the imminent end of mobile phones and reveals the next generation of devices.
Mark Zuckerberg declares the imminent end of mobile phones and reveals the next generation of devices. The CEO of Meta, Mark Zuckerberg, is disrupting the status quo with a daring prediction: smart glasses may soon surpass mobile phones as the preferred technology. As companies like Apple and Meta devote all of their resources to creating these […]
Fake Wallet app steals $70,000 worth of cryptocurrency after getting 10,000 downloads on Google Play.
A clever scam that targets just mobile users has allegedly seen a phony digital currency wallet app on Google Play steal $70,000 from customers. This is said to be a first around the world. The malicious program, called WalletConnect, appeared to be a well-thought-out plan to empty cryptocurrency wallets while imitating the actual and reputable WalletConnect protocol. […]
Huawei’s apparent plan to disrupt Apple’s unveiling of the iPhone 16.
Timing indeed can be very crucial. Twelve months ago, while Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo was concluding her official visit to China, Huawei released information about their unexpected microchip breakthrough. This week, the US held off on announcing additional export penalties until after National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan returned from his trip to Beijing. Once more, Huawei […]